Himachal Pradesh Government Announces 4% Dearness Allowance Hike for Employees

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh has approved a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), raising it from 38% to 42%, effective from October 1, 2024. This hike will benefit State Government employees, officers governed by the HP Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2022, officers of All India Services, and employees covered under UGC pay scales. The enhanced DA will be paid in cash with the October 2024 salary, and arrears from January 1, 2023, will be disbursed as per separate orders.